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- Episode 251 - Psychological Horror Puzzles
It's a stacked week on Checkpoint Chat, with discussions on games starting with H and ending in 2 (Hades II & Hellblade II, FYI), Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (the full review at last), Little Kitty Big City (GAME OF THE YEAR), Ghost of Tsushima (on PC), and more!
Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatWant to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00 - There are just... too many games00:06:15 - Hades II is an early access delight00:15:25 - After 100+ hours, we finished Final Fantasy VII Rebirth!00:39:42 - We also rolled credits on Senua's Saga: Hellblade II00:59:16 - Little Kitty Big City is an indie delight01:05:57 - Ghost of Tsushima on PC is GORGEOUS01:14:40 - xDefiant, Stellar Blade, and other bits and pieces#gamingpodcast #gamingchannel #gamingreview #gamingnews1 hr 25 min - Episode 250 - Bicycle ShiftIt's preview central this week on Checkpoint Chat! Join us for early impressions of No Rest for the Wicked, Hades II, and, just for good measure, an almost-review of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatWant to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00 - Why are we so forgetful?00:05:35 - A podcast about the Xbox00:10:40 - London weather is so strange00:18:27 - No Rest for the Wicked is Dark Souls and Diablo combined00:31:40 - Hades II is a sequel we're grateful for00:49:56 - We're neeeearly done with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth01:01:20 - Dammit, Darryn!#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews1 hr 9 min
- Episode 249 - Patisserie Peach
Checkpoint Chat is back after a whirlwind month, but we've brought with us a lot of games including the gigantic Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, the ridiculously addictive Balatro, and the simple yet elegant Princess Peach: Showtime!
Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatWant to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00 - Time travel and marriage00:15:52 - Final Fantast VII Rebirth doesn't feel real00:42:33 - Balatro is addictive goodness00:57:07 - Princess Peach: Showtime is neat01:03:14 - Post-review nonsense#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews1 hr 11 min - Episode 248 - Aggressive Gardening
We're back for a big blowout of recent game releases, taking a look at the incredible Helldivers 2, Tekken 8, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Ultros, and even a little sneaky Bloodborne.
Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchatWant to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00 - Controller microphones are actually... decent?00:06:25 - We simply LOVE Helldivers 2!00:22:19 - Tekken 8 has bears and rockets (and it's real good)00:35:11 - Ultros is a vibrant, colourful treat00:43:40 - We've barely dented Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth00:52:15 - Matty played Bloodborne (AGAIN)#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews1 hr 3 min - Episode 247 - It's Not A Loop
This week on Checkpoint Chat, we check out the other big Sony roguelite in God of War Valhalla, take a look at the origins of Alan Wake 2 and Control through the lens of the underrated Quantum Break, and we have a big announcement for the future of the show.
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-- SHOW NOTES --
00:00:00 - Gaming shirts and Mr Worldwide (AI generated)
00:14:10 - Valhalla's DLC for God of War Ragnarok is FANTASTIC
00:26:35 - We went back in time to play Quantum Break
00:49:19 - A very important announcement
#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews
1 hr 8 min - Episode 246 - Hi-Def HeartThis week on Checkpoint Chat, we journey to lush space jungles in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, avoid deadly Clickers in The Last of Us Part II Remastered's new No Return roguelite mode, and ponder the possibility of Elden Ring's DLC being out within the next month.Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchatWant to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00 - Nandos is far too fancy in the UK00:13:13 - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora sure is pretty00:25:58 - The Last of Us Part II Remastered is a neat upgrade00:43:50 - Games out this week00:52:53- All the latest gaming news01:26:50 -Listener questions#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews1 hr 32 min
- Episode 245 - Leg Insulation
This week on Checkpoint Chat's first episode in 2024, Matty and Sandy gush over Alan Wake 2 having finished it over the break, before diving into the year's first standout surprise, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.
Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --
00:00:00 - Winter and Summer representation00:08:15 - Alan Wake 2 is FANTASTIC00:41:30 - Sandy finally fell in love with Dead Cells00:43:54 - Obligatory Tears of the Kingdom mention00:45:03 - Matty INSISTS we all play Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown01:03:15 - Games out this week01:05:50 - All the latest gaming news01:328:58 - No questions this week :(#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews1 hr 31 min - Episode 244 - Game Of The Year 2023
It's been a fantastic year for video games, but which ones have made the top five lists for both Matthew and Sandy? Which ones have been snubbed, and which do you think were overhyped? We've checked out some of your GOTY lists too to find out!
Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchatWant to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00 - Telepathic communication and snow00:08:45 - Matty's honourable mentions
00:14:30 - Sandy's honourable mentions
00:19:05 - Matty's #5
00:23:40 - Sandy's #5
00:26:44 - Matty's #4
00:28:50 - Sandy's #4
00:32:19 - Matty's #3
00:36:17 - Sandy's #3
00:41:14 - Matty's #2
00:50:10 - Sandy's #2
00:58:34 - Matty AND Sandy's #1
01:13:12 - Listener GOTY picks
#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gameoftheyear #gameoftheyear2023
1 hr 24 min - Episode 243 - The Game Awards 2023 Predictions
Award season is back! This week on Checkpoint Chat, we look into our crystal balls to offer (hopefully) accurate predictions on this year's The Game Awards. Who will come out on top between Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Resident Evil 4, Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and many, many more?
Follow Checkpoint Chat on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchatWant to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00 - ARE we wearing the same shirt?00:04:27 - ALL of our predictions...00:51:38 - ... including GOTY!00:56:40 - A quick recap of all our guesses#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews #gameoftheyear #gameoftheyear2023
1 hr 5 min - Episode 242 - Bottomless Bacon Milkshakes
This week on Checkpoint Chat is chockfull of games as we uncover disappointment in Modern Warfare III, thick atmosphere in Alan Wake 2, more distractions in Tears of the Kingdom, and undiluted joy in Super Mario Bros. Wonder!
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/CheckpointChat
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CheckpointChatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpointchatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/checkpointchatWant to listen to more gaming goodness, on other platforms? Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and more right here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/checkpointchat-- SHOW NOTES --00:00:00 - London fitness and Five Guys00:14:58 - Modern Warfare III's campaign is... yeah00:29:05 - Alan Wake 2 is fantastic (thus far)00:50:14 - Of course we're still playing Tears of the Kingdom01:04:59 - Yes, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is in fact, wonderful#gamingpodcast #gaming #gamingreview #gamingnews1 hr 17 min
About Checkpoint Chat
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Checkpoint Chat is an invitation to an all new gaming conversation. Hosted by seasoned writers Alessandro Barbosa (Gamespot, Critical Hit) and Matthew Figueira (Critical Hit), indulge yourself in…
discussion about games being played right now, weekly news and conversations with you, a listener.